SF: Auerhahn Press, 1959. Softbound. First edition of the author's second book. One of 950 copies. Presentation copy nicely inscribed by Lamantia to fellow poet Stephen Ronan in remembrance of a day spent together: "Stephen & Philip / in / serenity of / the flame, cool / Passion Sunday, 2001... More about Ekstasis
[Cambridge, MA: Privately published, 1963]. Pamphlet (single sheet folded to make four pages). Leary was the principal author of this statement that was published in Januray of 1963, just a few months before he was fired from Harvard when it became clear that he needed a non-university context for his... More about ''Statement of Purpose of the International Federation for Internal Freedom.''
LA: Starseed/Peace Press, 1977. Softbound. Second printing. Signed by Leary. Small corner crease to cover, else near fine. More about Neuropolitics
n.p.:n.p., [1951]. Offprint from the Dec. 1951 issue of the Journal of Personality. First separate printing of one of the earliest psychology papers authored or co-authored by Leary. The text reproduces two of the charts that Leary devised for measuring personality traits. These charts were widely used for many years..... More about The Interpersonal Dimension of Personality
Berkeley: Psychological Consultation Services, ca. 1956. 4to. Single sheet folded once to make four pages. First edition. A form created by Leary for use in interpersonal diagnosis of personality. Reproduces one large Interpersonal Diagnostic Circle that Leary devised for measuring characteristics of personality (also prints eight smaller circles). One of... More about Record Booklet for Interpersonal Diagnosis of Personality
London: Jonathan Cape, [1965]. Proof copy of the first edition in proof dust jacket ("PROOF ONLY" stated on back flap), a trial jacket as the book was published without one. Near fine (minor wear to top and bottom of dust jacket spine). Scarce. More about A Spaniard in the Works
n.p.: Privately published, 1982. Beneath the portrait is printed: "Black Sparrow Press Poetry Project Wyndham Lewis." One of only 20 numbered copies signed by the artist, this copy is also inscribed to Black Sparrow Press publisher John Martin and his wife Barbara. Fine ( 25.5" x 17.75"). More about Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Wyndham Lewis by Erik Zeefdruk
NY: Multiples,1970. Single cardstock sheet printing 10 small b&w photos of a naked female torso, enclosed in a printed envelope. This humorous homage to Eadweard Muybridge's Human Locomotion studies was LeWitt's contribution to Multiples' "Artists and Photographs" portfolio of 1970, but is here offered separately. Fine (5 1/8" x 12 3/8"). Scarce. More about Schematic Drawing for Muybridge II
NY: Robert Miller Gallery, 1983. The poster features a striking b&w photograph of Mapplethorpe wearing a long, black leather coat and holding a machine gun while looking directly into the camera. A nicely designed poster by John Cheim for an important show of Mapplethorpe's work that since the late '70s..... More about Poster announcing Mapplethorpe's 1983 show at the Robert Miller Gallery in N.Y.C
Providence, RI: Model(?)Art Co., 1958. Beat-era marijuana spoof item: "Marri-Warner Tobacco Co. Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes A Blend of Selected Leaves and Processed Poppy." Also states: "The Smoke That Sends You" and "Fly High With Old Reefer." This brand "sold only to undiscriminating smokers" promises to give you "happy dream... More about Spoof matchbook cover advertising ''Old Reefer Unfiltered Cigarettes.''
Surrey: Genesis, 2007. Large 4to. Hardbound in full pink leather with a photo of George Martin inset onto the front cover. First edition thus, deluxe issue. Limited to 350 numbered copies signed by George Martin with an original loose photograph of Martin and The Beatles recording Sgt. Pepper signed by... More about Summer of Love: The Making of Sgt. Pepper
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NY: Scholastic Records, 1975. 33 1/3 record in pictorial sleeve. Carole King sings the two title songs. The sleeve features illustrations by Maurice Sendak on both sides. Photos of King and Sendak on the verso with biographical blurbs. Very fine. More about Carole King Sings Pierre [and] Chicken Soup with Rice
n.p.:n.p., [1969]. A sheet of stationary colorfully illustrated by Peter Max with a blank, cloud-like space in the middle on which to write. Included is an envelope also illustrated by Max. The pair:. More about Peter Max Stationary
n.p.:n.p., [1965]. Printed in red and blue on white stock with a reproduction of the "Love, Lion, Lioness" poster. Fine. More about Handbill announcing an early performance of The Beard at the Flora Schwimley Little Theatre in...
SF: Spatsa Gallery, [1961]. In 1958 Dimitri Grachis opened the Spatsa Gallery in a converted two-car garage in the Marina district. The artists, Beats, and bohemians who had been part of the scene at the recently defunct 6 Gallery soon shifted their attention to the Spatsa making it the new... More about Postcard announcement for ''Meat Science Show of Visionary Portraits & Banners.''
[SF]: Communication Company, [1967]. 4to. Broadside poem, with the text reproducing the author's handwriting. First edition. Published by the Communication Company who issued several broadsides by Richard Brautigan and other poets, as well as various communiques from the Diggers and the Black Panthers. Very fine. Scarce. More about War is Decor in My Cavern Cave
NY: Pocket Books, 1963. Narrow 32mo. Pamphlet. First edition. A charming, unusual format guide to Greenwich Village in the early '60s with emphasis on the literary and bohemian aspects. Includes a "Beat lingo" glossary of hip terms, photos and quotes from various Village writers, and photos of the area by... More about The Merry Life: Greenwich Village
NY: Brunswick, [1959]. 45rpm record in picture sleeve with a photo of a mummy (a still from the film of the same name that inspired this record). In 1959 McKuen (who wrote the words and music) and McFadden had a novelty hit with the song The Mummy that includes some... More about The Mummy
n.p.: Privately published by the author, 1961. Pamphlet. First edition of the author's first book. Presentation copy inscribed to beat poet and publisher, Bill Margolis: "To Bill who swings so beautifully Taylor Mead." Mead was active in the NYC counterculture before appearing in several of Warhol's films and becoming one... More about Excerpts from the Anonymous Diary of a New York Youth
n.p.:n.p., [1960]. A seminal collection edited by Don Allen and published by Grove Press in 1960. It was responsible for introducing Beat, New York School, and Black Mountain poets to a wider audience. 2 quarto pages stapled at the corner. Signed by Meltzer and Don Allen and dated 1958. Faint... More about Signed contract for Melter's participation in The New American Poetry anthology
Tuscon: Nazraeli, 2005. Hardbound in green felt-covered boards quarter-bound in faux alligator skin. First edition, deluxe issue. One of 100 copies signed by the artist with an original signed numbered print mounted on a sheet of antique paper laid in. Included is a separate sheet printing an excerpt from a.... More about The Loves of the Poets
NY: The Motherfuckers, 1968. 4to. "We Don't Give A Goddamn If Johnson Lives Or Dies. If Kennedy Is Or Isn't. We Have Nothing To Do With Them Or Their Politics Except As Objects To Be Destroyed. They Are Cowboys and Yankees. We Are Indians (And This Time We Win). Celebrate... More about Handbill issued by Up Against the Wall Motherfuckers (a.k.a the Motherfuckers) printing a...
[San Diego: Phenix Publishers, 1968]. Hippie exploitation mag documenting what happens when a "HIGH SCHOOL GIRL Drops Out to LIVE WITH NAKED HIPPIES." Here we "SEE Naked teen-age kids bathe their young bodies and minds in bold sunshine and pine-needled shadow." Article by William Mullins explaining the activities at this... More about Live Naked
n.p.: Privately published, 1982. Beneath the portrait is printed: "Black Sparrow Press Poetry Project Joyce Carol Oates." One of only 20 numbered copies signed by the artist, this copy is also inscribed to Black Sparrow Press publisher John Martin and his wife Barbara. Fine ( 25.5" x 17.75"). More about Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Joyce Carol Oates by Erik Zeefdruk
n.p.: Privately published, 1982. Beneath the portrait is printed: "Black Sparrow Press Poetry Project Joyce Carol Oates." One of only 20 numbered copies signed by the artist. In the corner the artist has written "Thanks Joyce Carol Oates" though not a presentation to her. Fine ( 25.5" x 17.75"). More about Silk-screen poster printing a lovely multi-color portrait of Joyce Carol Oates by Erik Zeefdruk